POLITICS

'We need closure, I can't live with not knowing' - woman who lost both parents in Stardust fire tragedy calls for fresh inquest
Lisa Lawlor pictured with her son, Lennon. Lisa lost her parents, Francis and Maureen Lawlor in the...

Theresa May adds to pressure on Boris Johnson to apologise for burka comments
Theresa May said she believes women should be able to choose how they dress (Matt Dunham/PA)
The Prime Minister has added her voice to calls for Boris Johnson...

Confidence in May takes a nosedive as fears over Border policing increase
British Prime Minister Theresa May leaves after a church service near to her Maidenhead constituency on Sunday. Photo: PA
Confidence in British Prime Minister Theresa May's handling of Brexit...

Standard Life Aberdeen accelerates plans to return £1.75bn to shareholders
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Fund giant Standard Life Aberdeen has brought forward plans to return £1.75bn to shareholders, saying the first tranche of its share buyback programme would commence "in the next few...

Marie Curie named most significant woman in history in poll
The scientist topped a poll of 100 women who changed the world.
Marie Curie has been named the most significant woman in history (Roger-Viollet/REX/Shutterstock)
Marie Curie has been voted the woman who...